Trail Running calendar near Darwen 2025-2026

Join the Whaley Waltz Fell Race at Whaley Bridge Carnival on 27 June for a spirited 5.8 mile fell run with 274 m of climb. A new course since 2023 and a cheeky twist near the finish keep things lively for runners of all abilities.

Enjoy scenic, undulating trail running around Carsington Water with a half marathon or 10k option on Saturday 27 June 2026. Expect chip timing, free photos, post race goodies and a themed medal to celebrate your finish.

Take on multi lap 5K loops at the Snickerthon in scenic Chasewater Country Park with distances from 5K to full marathon. Enjoy a relatively flat course, finisher medal and maybe a Snickers plus refreshment stops.

Explore the Peak District on the Edale Skyline Trail Weekend with the rugged 23 mile Skyline route or a shorter 10 km option. Stay near Edale, get guided trail coaching and enjoy spectacular views with fellow runners.

Join Swinner Swagger on 4 July 2026 at Usha Gap Campsite for a scenic 16 kilometres loop through Hartlakes, Keld and along the River Swale. Expect rugged trails, fully stocked aid stations and a hot finisher meal to celebrate your run.

DalesRunner 30 is a fully marked 30 km circular trail from Usha Gap Campsite, Muker, climbing to the Tan Hill Inn across remote moorland. Rugged paths, Swaledale flower meadows and stocked aid stations with vegan and gluten free options.

The Turd is a fun running event held in the scenic valley of Ironbridge, Shropshire, hosted by How Hard Can It Be Events. Participants can choose from three distances: 8 miles, 16 miles, or a full marathon. The marathon involves completing..

Beat The Bounds in Patterdale traces the parish boundary through the stunning Ullswater valley, with options from a gentle 6 mile family downhill to a bold 28 mile boundary challenge. Held 4 July 2026, proceeds benefit the village school an..

Punk Panther Ultra Unique invites trail runners to bespoke loops from 28.5 to 53 miles around Swinsty Moor with only 50 places for a personal challenge. Navigation is self managed via GPX or map and trackers provide safety.

Take on the Peak District Ultra Challenge from Bakewell on 4 to 5 July 2026, a figure of 8 route with distances from 10 miles to a full 100 km. Choose single day or two day formats, camp at basecamp and enjoy on course catering and support.

Cannock Chase Forest HM & 10k is a summer running event set in Cannock Chase Forest, Staffordshire, offering a Half Marathon (Half Forest) and a 10k on forest trails that are described as hilly. The course provides a challenging yet accessi..

Lyme Half Marathon is a trail-based half marathon held at Lyme National Trust, Disley, Stockport, Cheshire. The stunning, challenging course starts and finishes in Lyme’s grounds and offers incredible views. Runners follow the Gritstone Tra..

Take on the Great Hucklow Fell Race, a 10 km challenge with about 340 m of ascent across scenic Derbyshire moors, from village tracks to rough moor tops. This community run supports local causes and finishes at the school with flapjacks for..

Blacksheep 3 and 6 Hour Challenge takes place in Masham, on the edge of the North Yorkshire Dales. It offers a six‑hour option—running as many laps as you can within the window—and a three‑hour option. The marshalled, signed course blends t..

Join Race 3 of the Jane Tomlinson Canal Race Series on 7 July in Methley, Leeds for a flat 5 km towpath run raising funds for the Jane Tomlinson Appeal. The final meeting adds a 1.5 mile fun run, medals for everyone and a lively post race B..

The Black Rocks Fell Race on 8 July 2026 is a scenic 9.9 km run with 250 m of climb, featuring a mid race ascent past the dramatic Black Rocks. Mostly on good trails, it starts and finishes at Cromford Meadows for a lively local challenge.

Take on the 59 mile Severn Path Ultra from Shrewsbury to Worcester, a scenic point to point run through riverside towns and woodland. Now in its 10th year, finishers earn a bespoke medal and a true test of endurance.

Push your limits on Snowdon in a 24 hour trail endurance challenge, racing to summit and descend as many times as you can within a day. Solo and team relay formats, with a festival village, mountain support and UTMB indexed status.

Event overview Sithee at Slawit Again is a trail running event organised by Its Grim Up North Running in Slaithwaite, Huddersfield. The race starts and finishes on the canal near the village and is licensed by the Trail Running Association...

The Lakeland Trails Ultra will take place in Ambleside on Saturday 11 July 2026. You can run between 14 and 100 kilometers.